Aircraft Mechanic I T34 - Miramar, CA

The T-34 Aircraft Mechanic-1 performs the maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, and aircraft servicing functions on assigned T-34 aircraft within an aircraft maintenance and operations environment in accordance with applicable instructions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform shop and flight line maintenance tasks ensuring aircraft structural integrity.
• Utilize hand tools, special tools, fixtures, and adhesives applicable to return aircraft to operational condition.
• Inspect, evaluate, and repair aircraft flight surfaces, wiring, structure, fuel tanks, canopies as well as wheel and tire assemblies.
• Operate all associated ground support equipment.
• Perform aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections.
• Remove, treat for corrosion, and apply protective coatings on aircraft and subcomponents.
• Use maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with assigned Site Leads or Maintenance Supervisors
• Document discrepancies using applicable forms and reference materials.
• Process readiness documents and verify aircraft utilization reports.
• Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Maintenance Plan.
• May be required to maintain the work-center technical publication annex library.
• Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers and coworkers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Completion of high school, or the equivalent, is required.
• Must have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and a Government flight line driver’s license.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Completion of specialized courses, such as avionics subsystems or structural repair, is highly desired.
• Must be able to meet any Government or Company-required licensing/qualification requirements for this position.
• The ability to read, write, and comprehend/interpret data is required.

Preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must have a working knowledge of aircraft repair procedures for surfaces, electronics equipment, aircraft structure, or fuel cells.
• Understanding of corrosion control techniques is required.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft logbooks, maintenance records, and applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, and forms is preferred.
• Able to follow base, federal, and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Must be proficient in Office software applications to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.; especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Normal work will be in aircraft maintenance hangar, shop areas, or flight line environments with moderate exposure to noise hazards.
• Exposure to prolonged periods of sitting, standing, stooping, or kneeling.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Administrative duties that may require occasional kneeling, standing, stooping, and bending.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials.

Travel

• Travel is required 30% for work and/or customer specifications.
• Travel is required in support of detachments of unknown duration.

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